The Australian government must invest in Australia’s research and education network infrastructure if the country is to remain at the forefront of innovation, according to the research and education network AARNet.
Chris Hancock, CEO of AARNet said, "Research and education are the critical enablers of an innovative environment and AARNet is calling for the federal government to continue to invest in our network to ensure that all Australian researchers and educators have equitable access to high-speed internet.
"The government's continued investment in improving and developing the network infrastructure of the research and education community will ensure that Australia continues to be an innovative country, a clever country."
AARNet also recently addressed the Review of the National Innovation System, which is coordinated by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
The organisation’s submission to the Innovation System stressed the importance of resolving 'last mile issues', saying it needs to seamlessly connect researchers, educators and students from their homes with the same facilities they would have at major metropolitan campuses.
